Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

About the role

Join an award-winning team at West Anaheim Medical Center, a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, a comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and good communication skills with patients and visitors.
• Use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Process specimens for microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Stock routine supplies and process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist with sample pickup at hospital/OR, sorting samples, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, phone answering, and product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) in compliance with CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246) and (California Code of Regulations: 1034).
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Benefits

West Anaheim Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status (full-time or part-time).

Pay

The current compensation range for this role is $23.00 to $30.19 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift.